70802 ZIP Code
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70802 |
| City/Town: | Baton Rouge |
| County: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,701 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,025 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,053 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,985 |
| Median Home Value: | $101,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4455, -91.1753 |
Population Information (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,701 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,296 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,405 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 960 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,158 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 923 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,289 | 13.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,489 | 14.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,425 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,895 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,443 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,116 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,483 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,303 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 933 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 284 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $101,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $884 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,985 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,812 | 70.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,173 | 29.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,090 | 31.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,722 | 68.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,882 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 763 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,199 | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,764 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,910 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 662 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,018 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,566 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,025 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,763 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $40,481 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,053 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,951 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,763 | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,175 | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,278 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,679 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,875 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 203 | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,400 | 17.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,930 | 72.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,011 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 295 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,002 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 481 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 656 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 144 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 437 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70802 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,252 | 12.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,265 | 12.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,398 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,228 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,304 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,384 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 680 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 905 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 159 | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 237 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70802 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,884 | 64.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,352 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 418 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 983 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 324 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 529 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70802 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 129 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 449 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 353 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,294 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 462 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 364 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 321 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,304 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,900 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,012 | 18.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 606 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 391 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,266 | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,822 | 43.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,380 | 58.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,402 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70802 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,108 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,602 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,813 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,302 | 13.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,836 | 28.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70802 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,775 | 55.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 572 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 649 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 479 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 432 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 411 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,579 | 25.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 62 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70802 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,507 | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 879 | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 581 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 771 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,739 | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,972 | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,110 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 890 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,475 | 17.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70802 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,157 | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,051 | 21.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,399 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,492 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 840 | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 46 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70802 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,807 | 28.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 45 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,908 | 70.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70802 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,015 | 20.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,170 | 52.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,102 | 21.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 525 | 5.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70802 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 419 | 13.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,105 | 35.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 638 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 415 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 198 | 6.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,160 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $344 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $884 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,812 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,221 | 12.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 252 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,626 | 37.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,549 | 46.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,972 | 20.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,743 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.54 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70802 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,299 | 68.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,810 | 16.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 320 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,051 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,540 | 61.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70802 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,371 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 351 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 128 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,631 | 19.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,355 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,906 | 58.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,699 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 751 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,668 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,984 | 24.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 572 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,261 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,151 | 35.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70802 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,187 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,478 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,513 | 56.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,898 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 727 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 67 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,934 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,767 | 2128.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,767 | 2128.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,767 | 2128.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 143.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 290 | 349.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 294 | 354.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70802 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,741 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,629 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,112 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 556 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 447 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 801 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 308 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70802 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,812 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,724 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Baton Rouge, LA70802